What does it mean to be a citizen in a multicultural society? And what role must patriotism play in defining our relationship with our country and fellow citizens? In The Virtuous Citizen Tim Soutphommasane answers these questions with a critical defence of liberal nationalism. Considering a range of contemporary political debates from Europe, North America and Australia, over issues including multiculturalism, national history, civic education and immigration, Soutphommasane argues that a love of country should be valued alongside tolerance, mutual respect and public reasonableness as a civic virtue. A liberal form of patriotism, grounded in national identity, is, if anything, essential for political stability in a diverse society. This book is required reading not only for political theorists and philosophers but also for researchers and professionals in political science, sociology, history and public policy.

Following Australia's 2010 election, this invaluable discussion allows key political players and commentators to ask pointed and practical questions about what progressive politics in Australia mean today. Candid and surprising, this analysis covers a wide range of topics, including "What Should Labor Stand For? How Should Australia's Governments Relate to Each Other?" and "Can [Australians] Aspire to a Progressive Economics? "With contributions from Larissa Behrendt, David Burchell, Geoff Gallop, Paul Howes, and Lindsay Tanner, this ambitious examination sets out an agenda for progressive politics in all key policy areas under the next Labor government.